Julio Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and the leading receiver in Atlanta Falcons history, announced his retirement on Friday, Charles Odum of The Associated Press reports.

Jones, 36, did not play in 2024 after playing in 11 games, including four starts, and catching 11 passes for 74 yards and four touchdowns in 2023 with Philadelphia.

Jones played for Atlanta from 2011-2021, setting franchise records with 848 catches for 12,896 yards. He had 60 touchdown catches with the Falcons and was a two-time first-team All-Pro. He earned three second-team All-Pro honors.

Only Roddy White’s 63 touchdown catches tops Jones’ total with Atlanta.

The Falcons congratulated Jones on his retirement with a tribute posted on X on Friday.

Overall, Jones caught 914 passes for 13,703 yards and 66 touchdowns in 13 NFL seasons. He played for Tennessee in 2011 and Tampa Bay in 2022.

In his announcement on the social media app Squad, Jones thanked Alabama and his former college coach, Nick Saban, as well as Atlanta.

“I’m making this announcement today because of the city of Atlanta,” Jones said. “Thank you man, I appreciate y’all. It’s nothing but love. I’m doing this on 404 day — it was a hell of a ride. ... This was for the city, man, I appreciate you all.”

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